Financial Miss-selling Solicitor

Job Title:
Financial Mis-Selling Solicitor (NQ-3 Year PQE)
Location:
Manchester
Full-Time
Hybrid Working | Salary DOE

I am currently working with a leading North West-based law firm that has built a strong national reputation for delivering high-quality legal services within the consumer and financial litigation space.

Due to significant growth and the launch of a new Manchester-based litigation team, my client is looking to appoint Financial Mis-Selling Solicitors to play a key role in the department’s development.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking firm with a strong pipeline of work and genuine scope for progression.

• You will manage your own caseload of financial mis-selling matters, handling claims from pre-action through to settlement or trial. The work will include a range of complex financial product disputes such as:
• PCP claims
• Investment mis-selling
• Pension transfer claims
• PPI
• Omnibus claims
• Other financial services disputes
• You will also have the opportunity to support and supervise junior team members as the department continues to expand.

• Managing a caseload of financial mis-selling claims end-to-end
• Reviewing complex financial documentation and advising clients clearly and commercially
• Drafting Letters of Claim, Particulars of Claim, witness statements and court documentation
• Liaising with clients, financial institutions, experts and counsel
• Conducting legal research and keeping up to date with FCA regulations and case law developments
  
  Negotiating settlements and attending hearings or mediations where required
• Supporting and mentoring junior fee earners and paralegals
• Ensuring compliance with SRA and FCA regulatory standards

• Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales)
• Newly Qualified – 2 years PQE with demonstrable experience in financial mis-selling, professional negligence, or complex consumer litigation
• Strong understanding of FCA regulations and financial product disputes
• Confident managing a busy caseload with minimal supervision
• Excellent drafting, negotiation and advocacy skills
• Strong client care and communication skills
• Experience using case management systems (Proclaim or similar)
• Additional financial or compliance-related qualifications would be advantageous but are not essential.

This is a genuine opportunity to join a growing litigation team at an early stage, where you can have real input into its development. The firm offers hybrid working, a competitive salary (dependent on experience), and clear progression prospects within a fast-moving and commercially driven environment.

If you’re a financial mis-selling solicitor looking for your next move in Manchester, I’d be keen to have a confidential conversation contact Millie Ebbrell @ Simpson Judge Legal today